Immerse yourself in outdoor environmental projects and cultivate connection to the Northwest, your teammates, and the unique ecological features that define our region. WCC is recruiting AmeriCorps members statewide!
Serving with WCC means spending your days outdoors, in all weather conditions, accomplishing projects that restore and enhance landscapes across Washington. Crew members serve on a crew of five AmeriCorps members, along with an experienced crew supervisor who provides training, mentorship, and development opportunities. IPs serve directly with natural resource professionals, gaining real-world experience and growing their network in the environmental field.
WCC supports a variety of crew types (restoration crews, trail crews, and spike crews) and IP positions.
Restoration crews focus on habitat restoration and enhancement projects such as planting trees and shrubs, removing invasive species, and monitoring and maintaining restoration sites.
Trail crews focus on recreation enhancements such as building and maintaining trails, public camping infrastructure, bridges, boardwalks and more.
Spike crews travel around the state of Washington to complete both restoration and recreation focused projects. Food and lodging are provided while in travel status.
IPs may engage in environmental research, community outreach and engagement, environmental education, and ecological monitoring.
WCC partners with over 100 organizations across Washington State including Federal, Tribal, State, and local governments and non-profits. Members have opportunities to network with individuals leading ecological restoration and recreation access efforts statewide and regionally. WCC prioritizes physical and emotional safety and provides training for all field activities.
Members are also eligible for:
Living allowance of $1,406 twice a month ($2,812 per month, before taxes)
Location-based elevated living allowance available for members with positions based in King, Snohomish, Clark, and Kitsap counties: $1,530 twice a month ($3,060 per month, before taxes).
AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,824.07 (scholarship) upon successful completion of 3-month contract (and 450 service hours).
Educational loan forbearance is available through AmeriCorps for qualified loans.
Health insurance starting on the first day of service. WCC pays the monthly insurance premium.
Accessible and quality mental health services through the Member Assistance Program (MAP).
AmeriCorps Child Care Benefit Program, which is available to qualified full-time AmeriCorps State Members who need the benefit to serve.
Positions in your area: WCC is recruiting to fill positions across Washington State, including positions in Sedro-Woolley and Burlington:
SEDRO-WOOLLEY/DNR: 4 positions
Projects include trail maintenance and construction, such as installing erosion control measures, improving trail tread, decommissioning unsanctioned trails, removing hazard trees, brushing trail corridor, and rerouting sections of trail. These crews will likely backcountry spike (camp) for 3-6 weeks in the summer to complete remote bridge installations and other trail construction and improvement projects in the backcountry.
BURLINGTON/SKAGIT RIVER SYSTEM COOP & MULTIPLE SPONSORS: 1 position
Tasks include plant installation, plant maintenance, and invasive species control. This crew participates in European green crab monitoring during the spring and summer while serving with the Northwest Straits Commission.
Eligibility and Terms of Service
Age range: Must be 18-25 years old, with exceptions for those with military service or with mental or sensory disabilities. Strong preference is given to Washington state residents.
Typical schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. When traveling, schedule could alternately be Thursday - Thursday (10-hour days) with six days off prior.
Start and end date: June 10, 2024 – September 5, 2024
AmeriCorps Eligibility: US Citizen, US National, or Lawful Permanent US Resident Alien
Application:
Learn more and apply online today: https://www.ecology.wa.gov/wcc.